[StanfordMatt]

Can we all agree to dispense with the term mercenary when describing these athletes? After its use in the context of military soldiers, the next most common definition of the term is: "a person primarily concerned with material reward at the expense of ethics." It is a term unequivoccally laden with a negative connotation and one that is wholly inappropriate and disparaging in this context. Canady and the rest of these players transferring schools aren't any different from a working professional changing employers.

[StanfordMatt]

Can we all agree to dispense with the term mercenary when describing these athletes? After its use in the context of military soldiers, the next most common definition of the term is: "a person primarily concerned with material reward at the expense of ethics." It is a term unequivoccally laden with a negative connotation and one that is wholly inappropriate and disparaging in this context. Canady and the rest of these players transferring schools aren't any different from a working professional changing employers.